September has been a top month on the bike so far. I’ve managed to turn the pedals every day except one, helped by the full five days of cycle commuting. I did the first three days on the commuter bike, but the weather forecast for Thursday and Friday was so nice I took the Kinesis Aithein instead. Popped out…
Tag: training
New job & cycle commute
A couple of days after getting back from my Slovenia and Italy trip (which was awesome I might add) I started my new job. I’ve been on the job just over two weeks now and I’m in the swing of it and enjoying the new environment. There was plenty to learn over the first few days and I…
A good few days
We’ve had some really great weather of late – you’d almost think it was actually summer here in the UK – so combined with some time off work I’ve been able to get out on the bike more than usual. I’ve mixed it up with some fantastic club rides alongside my Woking CC crew, a few relaxed…
Camp Heartbreak: Pro Women’s Cycling
Ever wondered what it takes to turn professional? Or what testing protocols are used to select the cream of the crop? Well if you’ve got a spare half hour grab yourself a coffee, sit down and watch this documentary: It’s a behind the scenes look at the Australian Women’s Development Team selection camp. It’s a…
Ride Fuel: Vegan Banana Flapjack
Always on the lookout for new energy food to take on my rides, I stumbled across this great recipe on the Vimeo channel of Sarah Kim Bonner (she also has a blog). I’m not a vegan, but this flapjack recipe appealed to me due to it’s ease of making and my love of bananas! Great taste and simplicity…
More time in the Surrey Hills
Another solid training ride today focusing on endurance and climbing. I had three main objectives for today’s ride: 1) I needed to clock at least 60 miles, 2) Hit some hills but at a sensible pace, and 3) Be back home by midday. This meant skipping the Sunday club ride to get out the door early and…
Two Wheels with TC 